Designing For Democracy

EIN: 872234629 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

New Orleans, LA

Total Revenue
$91,533
Total Expenses
$248,559
Total Assets
$20,729
Net Assets
$-117,165
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2021
Legal Domicile
LA
Principal Officer
Victor F Trahan III
Phone
2259246333
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Designing For Democracy, founded in 2021, is a micro nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $92K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 58% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $249K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 172% operating deficit.

Mission

Designing for Democracy is a nonprofit entity that works with developers to enhance the lives of economic disadvantaged persons.

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Trantor Score

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $25,000
Program Service Revenue $66,533
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $91,533

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $191,774
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $232,544
Other Expenses $56,785
TOTAL EXPENSES $248,559

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $91,533 $219,803 -0.6%
Expenses $248,559 $179,942 +0.4%
Net Income $-157,026 $39,861 -4.9%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
1
Independent Members
N/A
Employees
2
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy
✗ Whistleblower Policy
✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
0
$0
Total Directors
1
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Victor F Trahan III President 008.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $91,533 $248,559 $20,729 $-157,026
2022 $219,803 $179,942 $85,547 $39,861
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